Karitane Point Surf Break

Karitane Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 45.64° S 170.68° E

Issued: 11 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Karitane Point sea temperature is
11.7° C

2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Karitane Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Karitane Point surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, N swell with 31 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karitane Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Karitane Point in the next 16 days are 0.9m 4s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 19th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karitane Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Fri
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.5
S
15
0.3
NNE
3
0.3
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.5
NE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.2
E
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
E
11
0.4
N
3
0.3
NE
4
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.4
NW
3
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
S
16
0.1
E
20
0.1
E
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
1
0
2
2
2
10
1
12
14
2
3
2
13
3
3
3
0
0
7
7
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
WNW
10
NE
10
NNW
10
WNW
20
NNW
10
SSW
15
WSW
20
SW
10
S
10
NW
5
NNE
10
NW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
W
15
WNW
20
SW
15
W
10
WNW
10
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
on
High Tide
00:38AM1.73m
1:10PM1.88m
1:33AM1.79m
2:06PM1.97m
2:28AM1.84m
3:01PM2.03m
3:23AM1.88m
3:57PM2.05m
4:18AM1.88m
4:53PM2.03m
5:15AM1.86m
5:49PM1.98m
6:12AM1.82m
Low Tide
6:48AM0.13m
7:23PM0.16m
7:42AM0.06m
8:21PM0.12m
8:39AM0.01m
9:18PM0.09m
9:36AM-0.02m
10:16PM0.08m
10:35AM-0.02m
11:14PM0.09m
11:34AM-0.00m
00:12AM0.11m
12:32PM0.04m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:17
8:17
8:17
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
4:59
 mm
1
Temp °C
9
10
10
8
14
17
13
11
11
9
8
9
8
10
10
8
10
9
7
7
10
Feels °C
7
9
7
5
9
12
11
6
6
7
5
6
5
6
6
5
4
4
2
4
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
1.2
S
18
1.1
S
16
1
S
10
1.2
S
9
1.1
S
10
1
S
11
1.1
S
13
0.1
E
12
1.6
S
11
1.7
S
14
2.1
SSW
13
1
S
16
2.2
S
13
2
S
12
Energy kJ
137
51
109
143
110
137
82
889
620
179
239
228
231
423
3
577
1130
1474
529
1579
1167
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
6
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
7
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
S
17
0.3
S
16
0.5
S
14
0.1
NE
4
0.2
E
12
0.6
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
14
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.3
NNE
4
0.1
E
20
0.1
E
19
Energy kJ
8
124
17
8
52
45
107
1
12
161
68
88
93
13
3
3
7
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
12
0.2
NNE
3
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
S
19
0.3
NE
3
0.1
SE
12
0.5
NE
5
0.1
SE
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
E
11
0.3
NE
4
Energy kJ
40
1
19
29
2
6
10
7
14
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
3
0.3
NNE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
SSW
3
1.6
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
5
0.4
N
3
0.3
WSW
2
1.7
SSW
9
1.9
SSW
13
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
S
16
0.5
N
3
Energy kJ
1
2
2
4
173
85
3
1
463
1121
3
2
2545
2987
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
2
4
3
5
4
4
Distance (km)
19
19
26
26
19
26
19
29
44
19
26
26
26
19
19
19
44
273
29
19
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Otago
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
5
4
4
2
4
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
9
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
6
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
5
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Information about the Karitane Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Karitane Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Karitane Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Karitane Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Karitane Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Karitane Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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